Republicans Have Unedited Version of Planned Parenthood Video: Refuse to Give a Copy to Democrats

Republicans in the House of Representatives have a copy of the controversial Planned Parenthood video, yet they refuse to share it with Democrats.

“Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz has in his possession right now, a computer hard drive that contains videos produced by David Daleiden, the head of the group that tried to entrap Planned Parenthood,” Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) declared from the House floor Wednesday, interrupting the chamber’s debate on legislation expanding the investigation into Planned Parenthood.

Chaffetz, who is running for House Speaker, received a copy of the videos on Sept. 25, and has since declined to share a copy with the Democrats, according to a Democratic committee aide.

Instead, Chaffetz has said he will set up a “viewing room” for Democratic members and staff to view the videos. Republicans have not yet hosted a screening, the aide said, calling the move a “direct violation” of the Democrats’ recent subpoena of Daleiden’s unedited footage.